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Managing Editor Jan Levine Thal Retires

Managing Editor Jan Levine Thal Retires Managing Editor Jan Levine Thal Retires Jan Levine Thal, long-time Managing Editor of the Journal of Human Resources, retires this fall. She was recruited in 1985 to replace then-retiring Barbara Dennis. Jan has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, and master’s degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Jan is an active member of the Madison community, including serving currently as the Artistic Director of Kathie Rasmussen Women’s Theatre and previously as the President of the Board of Directors of Madison’s community radio station, WORT-FM. Jan’s knowledge, skills, and commitment have been of invaluable help to the journal’s past and current editors. Jan has shepherded the journal through the dramatic revolution in scholarly publishing brought on by the information age. She began the position working on a typewriter and mailing hardcopy manuscripts for review and proofing. She concluded her tenure at the journal managing approximately 1000 online manuscript submissions annually and publishing the journal in print and online for thousands of readers worldwide. The editorial board extends its thanks to Jan for her commitment to ensuring excellence and timeliness in publishing, as well as her dedication to assisting the editorial board in managing peer review with diplomacy and grace. Jan’s outstanding work has contributed to the success and reputation of the journal. We are grateful and wish her well. —The JHR Editorial Board Editors David N. Figlio Sandra Black William N. Evans Jonathan S. Skinner James R. Walker Charles F. Manski Robert Moffitt Eugene Smolensky W. Lee Hansen 2015–Present 2012–2015 2007–2012 2002–2007 1995–2002 THE JOURNAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES 1991–1995 1988–1991 1986–1988 1982–1985 http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Human Resources University of Wisconsin Press

Managing Editor Jan Levine Thal Retires

Journal of Human Resources , Volume 52 (4) – Oct 27, 2017
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Managing Editor Jan Levine Thal Retires Jan Levine Thal, long-time Managing Editor of the Journal of Human Resources, retires this fall. She was recruited in 1985 to replace then-retiring Barbara Dennis. Jan has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, and master’s degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Jan is an active member of the Madison community, including serving currently as the Artistic Director of Kathie Rasmussen Women’s Theatre and previously as the President of the Board of Directors of Madison’s community radio station, WORT-FM. Jan’s knowledge, skills, and commitment have been of invaluable help to the journal’s past and current editors. Jan has shepherded the journal through the dramatic revolution in scholarly publishing brought on by the information age. She began the position working on a typewriter and mailing hardcopy manuscripts for review and proofing. She concluded her tenure at the journal managing approximately 1000 online manuscript submissions annually and publishing the journal in print and online for thousands of readers worldwide. The editorial board extends its thanks to Jan for her commitment to ensuring excellence and timeliness in publishing, as well as her dedication to assisting the editorial board in managing peer review with diplomacy and grace. Jan’s outstanding work has contributed to the success and reputation of the journal. We are grateful and wish her well. —The JHR Editorial Board Editors David N. Figlio Sandra Black William N. Evans Jonathan S. Skinner James R. Walker Charles F. Manski Robert Moffitt Eugene Smolensky W. Lee Hansen 2015–Present 2012–2015 2007–2012 2002–2007 1995–2002 THE JOURNAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES 1991–1995 1988–1991 1986–1988 1982–1985

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Published: Oct 27, 2017

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